Edwards Sapien XT valve implantation in the pulmonary position can be complicated by severe tricuspid regurgitation due to valvular and subvalvular apparatus damage, as observed in three cases.
Case Report (n=3)
Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation with the Edwards Sapien XT valve carries a risk of severe tricuspid regurgitation due to structural damage to the tricuspid apparatus.
Nowadays, percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) is a suitable alternative to surgical procedure in patients with right ventricle outflow tract dysfunction. Two valves are currently available for PPVI: the Melody valve and the Edwards Sapien valve. The following complications may occur: coronary artery compression, deformation of the aortic root, stent or valve embolization, damage of distal pulmonary arteries, access site injuries. Here, we report on three cases of severe tricuspid regurgitation due to valvular and subvalvular apparatus damage during Edwards Sapien XT valve implantation.
Faccini et al. (Tue,) conducted a case report in Right ventricle outflow tract dysfunction (n=3). Edwards Sapien XT valve implantation in pulmonary position was evaluated on Severe tricuspid regurgitation due to valvular and subvalvular apparatus damage. Edwards Sapien XT valve implantation in the pulmonary position can be complicated by severe tricuspid regurgitation due to valvular and subvalvular apparatus damage, as observed in three cases.
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